With Kevin Love missing Game 3 because of a concussion, Jefferson was inserted into the starting lineup. In 33 minutes, he scored nine points on 4-of-7 shooting, including one 3-pointer. He also had eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and one turnover.

If Love is cleared to play Friday in Game 4, Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue will have to decide if Love or Jefferson will start.

Jefferson, a 15-year veteran plans, to keep the same approach and preparation.

“I try to approach it all the same way,” Jefferson said. “You do the exact same thing every single day. It”s called being a professional because you cannot have the mindset on starting and then someone sprains their ankle the first play of the game and now you”re forced to play 36 minutes. You have to have that ”always-ready” mindset if the coach needs you.”

Lue will speak to the media and update Love”s official status Friday evening. In regards to the reports of whether Love should start if medically cleared, LeBron James offered no opinion.

“I have an opinion on who”s our general and that”s Coach Lue,” James said. “He”s going to make the right decision that he feels is the best fit for our team. I think what”s more important is (Love”s) health and we hope he”s able to play tonight.”